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Taking on climate change isn’t too big of a challenge for Warren Neth, owner of Cosmic Carrot Farm in Yelm.   In 2020, he lobbied for the grant monies from the Washington State … more
Enjoy these snapshots of articles written in past issues of the Nisqually Valley News from 45, 35, 25 and 15 years ago, respectively.   A Look Back at This Week,   45 Years Ago … more
The Washington National Guard concluded its state-level Best Warrior Competition on March 3 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord with two winners.   The Best Warrior Competition is a rigorous … more
Those forever in pursuit of the tasty delicacy that is the Pacific razor clam will have several chances to dig for them this week. Digs have been approved through Sunday, March 17, with even … more
In its continued efforts to make clean energy more accessible, Olympia Community Solar has launched the fourth annual Solarize campaign, which is available through July 4.   The program … more
The Washington state Legislature passed a trio of initiatives Monday to loosen vehicle pursuit restrictions, establish a parental “bill of rights” and prevent the state from implementing … more
Third Congressional District Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washougal, has returned more than $1 million owed to constituents by the federal government, the freshman lawmaker announced Monday. … more
Looking for a family-friendly time in the snow? Look no further than the White Pass Ski Area this weekend. Starting Saturday, the White Pass Ski Area will officially kick off its “Dragons … more
A recent report from the state Department of Commerce found Washington can position itself as a leader in green hydrogen as the state looks to further reduce reliance on fossil fuels in the coming … more
Razor clam diggers can look forward to more opportunities on coastal beaches beginning Feb. 21, Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) coastal shellfish managers confirmed Thursday. … more
Thurston County issued a warning of a “jury scam” to residents in its latest “Friday Five” weekly county update.   Residents were warned of individuals calling and … more
Brothers Jack and Bob DeGoede — owners of the iconic DeGoede Bulb Farm, a staple in the Mossyrock community for nearly 50 years — finally closed a sale of the farm at the beginning of … more
A sea of red, white and blue covered the Capitol steps, Feb. 2, as hundreds of Washingtonians proudly waved American flags and demanded hearings on six initiatives that would roll back taxes, give … more
As budget negotiations begin in the state Legislature, calls for action on affordable housing and rent caps from the annual Housing and Homelessness Advocacy Day are expected to ring in the ears of … more
Per capita, Washington ranks among the lowest states in the country in terms of the number of residents who apply for federal student aid to fund a postsecondary education. And community … more
Washington State Journal A proposal to make voting mandatory drew criticisms from 2,000 people in a Washington state Legislative hearing Jan. 25. “We are already in a moment of … more
Visitors to Mount Rainier National Park will need a reservation to enter the park through the Nisqually, Stevens Canyon and the Sunrise/White River entrance stations during peak hours this summer. … more
In a recent Washington State public hearing held by the House Innovation, Community and Economic Development, and Veterans Committee, lawmakers explored bolstering search and rescue resources.   … more
The Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) reported this week that two county residents have died of influenza in the 2023-24 season. As of last week, 31 people, including one … more
Blood banks and organizations that serve Washington and the Northwest are close to calling a Code Red — a critical supply warning to hospitals and emergency departments that donated blood is … more
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